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Beinn Achaladair and Beinn a’ Chreachain

The walk starts from Achallader farm with the remains of a castle where Robert Campbell of Glenlyon rested before setting off to Glen Coe at the head of his men to enact the infamous massacre. There is an initial track before crossing the railway line to head up Coire Achaladair. From the col, a grassy ridge leads to the south top, and then a broader ridge to the main summit of Beinn Achaladair, which is an excellent viewpoint at the edge of the cliffs looking out over the expanse of Rannoch Moor. From there a steep descent is made among broken rocks to Meall Buidhe, before the ridge becomes broad and mossy. There is a final climb to the stony top of Beinn a’ Chreachain, the highest point of the day. There is then a descent of a narrow and interesting ridge which is perfectly easy, before dropping down through the scattered birches and ancient Caledonian pines of Crannach wood to cross the railway by a bridge and join a track back to Achallader Farm.

Walk information sheet
Walk date:
Sunday 11th May, 2025
Walk leader:
Neil Harrower
Walk start time:
8:30 am
Walk end time:
4:30 pm (estimated)
Difficulty:
Extra Hard
Total distance / Total ascent / High point:
14.5 km / 1190 m / 1081 m
Ticket price:
£15.00
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Safety notesGear requiredMap of start locationWalk T&Cs

Duration 8 hours.

For Medium, Hard and Extra Hard walks we ask walkers to make sure they have full hillwalking gear, by which we mean definitely the following: Boots, warm clothing, warm/quick drying trousers (not denim jeans), waterproof jacket and over trousers, rucsac, hat, gloves, spare fleece, packed lunch, spare food and drink, small personal first aid kit including any medications, mobile phone, headtorch, and bivvy bag if you have one, and possibly also these other items, depending on personal preference: Gaiters, rucsac cover, walking poles, spare socks, map, compass, GPS, lipsalve, camera.

1. Risk.
The nature of hill walking potentially involves leaders or other participants in providing close assistance to others. For everybody’s protection those people classified as ‘vulnerable adults’ or young people under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an appropriate carer or responsible adult. No special arrangements are available to provide independent supervision for vulnerable people, and the accompanying carer takes full responsibility for them. The carer or parent is best placed to judge the capability of their charges.

2. Children.
We do ask that you only bring children on a walk if you are confident that they will be able to complete it comfortably. At all times, children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult who must take full responsibility for them.

3. Lower age limits.
No children under the age of 16 are allowed on Extra Hard or Hard walks. Children over the age of 12 are permitted on Medium and Easy walks provided that they are accompanied by a responsible adult.

4. Dogs.
In common with other similar events and in consideration for others, dogs are not allowed (guide dogs excepted).

5. Smoking.
Please do not smoke on walks, out of consideration to others.

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